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The Assassin

The Assassin

1961 · 97 min · IT · 7.1 (62 votes)
Dir. Elio Petri · Starring Marcello Mastroianni, Micheline Presle, Cristina Gaïoni, Salvo Randone, Andrea Checchi, Francesco Grandjacquet · Music Piero Piccioni
CrimeMysteryThriller

Suave antiques dealer Alfredo Martelli is picked up by the police with no justification. At the precinct, Martelli realizes what the investigation is all about-- that he is the main suspect in the killing of his wealthy ex-lover. Is he guilty, or is he just a sleaze?

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A smoky, morally ambiguous dive into the mind of a man caught in a web of his own making. It's a stylish, slow-burn mystery that feels as intoxicating as a strong cocktail, leaving you questioning everything.

suspensefulnoirsleazymelancholicsteadyneo-noirEuropean arthousestylishatmosphericguiltdeceptionclassidentity
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